The economic crisis was a reflection of narcissism and very primitive defense mechanisms (such as a complete denial of economic reality) built into t… - Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries

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The economic crisis was a reflection of narcissism and very primitive defense mechanisms (such as a complete denial of economic reality) built into the financial system. The best and brightest MBA students have been going into investment banking; many of them used their brains essentially to play casino games, and not to add much value to society.

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About Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries

is a Dutch psychologist, Professor of leadership development and organizational change at , and consultant. He is best known for bringing a different view to the much-studied subjects of leadership and the dynamics of individual and organizational change. In 2009, he was rated amongst the Top 50 Thinkers in Management.

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Alternative Names: Manfred Kets de Vries
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To some extent, of course, we're all impostors—we all play roles when on the stage of life, presenting a different public self than the private self we share with intimates, and morphing both selves as circumstances demand. Displaying a facade and misleading our audience are defensive behaviors learned early.

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